Mixing New and Old

August 9, 2011

Written by Meg

Since today is pattern mix day on EBEW, it seemed like a good idea to, you know, mix up some patterns. Check peeps, that’s 3 different patterns. Oh wait, is it cheating that my skirt has 2 different patterns in it? Yes? No? hehe

So, I realised something the other day about one of the fabrics of this skirt. I bought both prints at a store called Spotlight (it’s a fabric warehouse store) in Perth back in oh, 2006 i think? It also came in a purple. So that’s about 5 years ago. Then the other day I realised that the fabric is almost exactly the same as the fabric in this Dear Creatures dress. Which really blew my mind! I think it’s kind of cool that this print has obviously stuck around so long, and that somehow I accidentally have some!

I guess pretty prints just never go out of style!

Silk top: Vintage, thrifted
Skirt: Megan Nielsen
Shoes: Fashion Bug
Hat: Banana Republic

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Meg

Meg is the Founder and Creative Director of Megan Nielsen Patterns, and is constantly dreaming up ideas for new sewing patterns and ways to make your sewing journey more enjoyable! She gets really excited about design details and is always trying to add way too many variations to our patterns.

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BiblioMOMia

11 years ago

Nothing about this I don’t love, from the colors to the patterns to the hat!

Maggey Grace

11 years ago

I loveeeee your pattern mixing and that hat is amazing!!! You’re so cute.

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Meg

11 years ago

Reply to Maggey Grace

THanks hun!! I was so nervous about wearing a hat, because I never do – but i really like how it worked!! will have to bring it out more often!

Loren

11 years ago

Love this top, it looks so fantastic on you, great pairing it with your own skirt.

Libby

11 years ago

Your whole outfit is adorable, but I especially love your skirt…probably because you made it! I’m a big fan of your line! :)

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Meg

11 years ago

Reply to Libby

Thanks so much Libby! It always makes my day to hear someone likes my designs! xoxo

Robin

11 years ago

What a great look! I love that you made the skirt. Glad I found you and can see all your other great pieces!

Cheryl

11 years ago

Wow, amazing mixed prints! Way more adventurous than most while still looking amazing!!! Love the skirt…and anything paired with polka dots is good in my book!

Jean of all Trades

11 years ago

Wonderful colors! I really like the way you mixed patterns for the challenge. I’m glad I found your blog on EBEW. That hat is adorable!

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Meg

11 years ago

Reply to Jean of all Trades

Thanks so much Jean! Dont’ you just love EBEW? so fun!!

simplychic08

11 years ago

love it and want to wear it :)

Annelise

11 years ago

It’s an Ash hat!

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Meg

11 years ago

Reply to Annelise

hehehe i know!! I pretty convinced we all just want to be like Ash when we grow up hehe

No Drama Momma

11 years ago

Just stumbled on your blog…how, I don’t really know. Love the outfit, and we could be skin twins, down to the spots:). I like you already!

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Meg

11 years ago

Reply to No Drama Momma

hehehe thanks hun! i have a feeling i’m about as freckly as they come! xoxo

Taimi -TaimiToGetDressed

11 years ago

Pretty fabrics do hang around! I kept dresses I can no longer fit into or vintage ones could never even fit into in the first place because of the fabrics. It’s ridiculous but I love them.

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Meg

11 years ago

Reply to Taimi -TaimiToGetDressed

oh wow, i feel so great after reading your comment! I tooootally do that too, and my hubby gets so tired of all the clothing i hoard but can’t wear – but i can’t bear to part with a good print!